Steps for business to implement for flexible work arrangements
Steps for business to implement for flexible work arrangements
1. Develop guidelines for managers and employees.
2. Roll out a training program for managers for handling requests in a way that is compliant with the legislation.
3. Update or create the workplace flexibility policy to encompass the legislative changes.
4. Design a process to help managers understand what “reasonable” business grounds are for refusing a request.
5. Put a long-term plan in place to enhance and monitor the effectiveness of workplace flexibility.
Source: Aequus Partners
Useful websites:
Work/Life Association: http://www.worklifeassociation.org
Aequus Partner’s “r2r portal”:
http://www.workplaceflexibility.com.au/right_to_request_workplace_flexibility.html
